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I purchased a Ruger Mk 1 .22 handgun with a six inch barrel in 1961. I had to buy it on lay-away because of the high cost ($37.50). I was so happy when it was finally paid for and I could bring it home. I still have it. I have shot it gazillions of times. It works as good today as it did then. Ruger still makes a similar gun and if I needed one I would buy it. Today's cost is $350 and up! You would be hard-pressed to find better in my opinion.

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For auto, Ruger MKI, II or III, for revolver S&W K22/M17 are my top picks. The old Hi Standard and Colts were great and the S&W 41 auto is top of the line but pricey. Also like the Ruger single six and bearcat. The shorter list would be 22s that I don't like. You will have good luck with most quality brands, you just have to try some and see what you like. Bill

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My Grandfather bought the one in my safe in the late 50s or early 60s. First handgun I shot. I've had several 22 pistols (revolvers and autos). Even if this one wasn't a family piece, it would have been the one I kept. Feeds anything I give it. Very accurate. If I didn't hit it, it's my fault.

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I've got a bunch of them, and I tend to take them to the range a great deal. The one I like best is usually the one I have in my hand at the moment. But if push came to shove, it would either be a Walther PP or a Ruger Bearcat: two totally different critters, to be sure, but both have equal amounts of pizzazz and appeal for me.

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